Boogaerdt, Thermo Fraké, timber

Thermo Fraké

Thermo Fraké
Embrace the elegance of Thermo Fraké, a premium exotic wood known for its warm brown tones and refined character. Sustainably sourced and thermally modified, this versatile wood is perfectly suited for both façade cladding and interior applications.

With its natural beauty and eco-friendly qualities, Thermo Fraké is the ideal choice for creating stylish, durable, and responsible architectural projects.

Facade Cladding & Slats
Thermo Fraké is a 100% natural solution for cladding, offering timeless beauty and reliable performance for facades. With excellent insulating properties, resistance to mold and rot, and exceptional dimensional stability, it is perfectly suited for open cladding or slatted designs.

Beyond façades, Thermo Fraké is also ideal for storage areas, noise barriers, and other wall applications. Thanks to its high durability, the wood can be used untreated while naturally aging into an elegant silver-gray tone over time. For those who prefer customization, a variety of stain systems in different colors and finishes are available.

Thermal modification ensures superior performance, giving Thermo Fraké an impressive durability class 1–2 and a life expectancy of at least 25 years.

Key Benefits:

Durability class 1–2
Fully through-and-through modified
Excellent dimensional stability
Available with FSC® certification
Environmentally friendly
Unique character with natural black lines and pinholes

Characteristics

Name	Thermo Fraké
Growth area	Tropical West Africa
Botanical name	Terminalia superba
Durability class	1-2
Fire class*	Q-s3, d0 B-s2, d0 (after Exterior WFX treatment)
Usage class	1-3
Strength class	C16
Voluminous mass	(450-)550- 560-600(-650) kg/m3 at 12% moisture content, fresh 700-825 kg/m3.
Suitable for	Facade cladding, interior and exterior use.
To edit	Both by hand and machine, easy to machine.